STANDARD 37—1 ASST. CE. (CR) ISSUE 2 DECEMBER 1977 416 VOLT A.C. SWITCHGEAR, CONTROLGEAR AND FUSEGEAR Price £5.00 Net This Standard is issued by the Electricity Supply Industry in conjunction with the Trade Associations Cr other bodies acknowledged in the documentINDEX 1 2 3 SECTION 1 os) 12 13 1a 18 16 7 18 19 1.10 an 42 113 114 115 116 47 118 119 1.20 121 122 1.23 1.24 1.28 126 127 1.28 1.29 Foreword Scope References Approval of Assemblies of Switchgear, Controlgear and Fusegear — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Operational Application Design and Construction of Equipment Enclosures Doors and Covers Bus Wiring : Limiting Heights of Switchboards and Controls Cabling : ‘Segregation of Main Circuit and Auxiliary Circuit Cables Terminal Boxes and Gland Plates Ingulating Materials and Electrical Clearances Busbar Circuits and incoming/Outgoing Circuit Connections Fuses. Earthing Interlocks : Integral Coded-key Operated Devices Protective Systems Circuit Diagrams Current Transformers Relays and Thermal Overload Devices Indicating Instruments Operating Supplies Heaters. Control and Selector Devices Alarms Ancillary Electrical Equipment Marshalling Cubicles Padlocking Facilities Labels Surface Preparation and Finish SECTION 2 — CIRCUIT-BREAKER EQUIPMENT 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 General Rating Operating Mechanisms Disconneetion {Isolation} Facilities Shutters Auxiliary Switches (Open-type Circuit breakers ESI Standard 37-1 Page 3 Issue 2 December 1977 10 u " 2 12 13 13 13 14 16 v7 18 19 19 19 20 2 a 2 2 23 23 23 28 24 6 2 27 2 28 30 a a 2EST Standard 37-1 Page 4 Issue 2 December 1977 INDEX (Cont'd) Page SECTION 3~ DISCONNECTOR SELECTOR AND SWITCH EQUIPMENT 33 SECTION 4 CONTACTOR CONTROLGEAR a4 41 General Ea 42 Clasifiction of Equioment 34 43 Disconnection (Isolation) Facilities... 35 44 Padlocking Facilities es 45. Fusedinks eeeeerrnrees 37 46 Contactors : s Bheabas Gi 47 Control Circuit Transformers : 38 SECTION 5 ~ FUSEGEAR 40 5.1 General 5 sppn09000¢coauCD 40 52 Fuseswitchgear : wi 40 5.3 Distribution Fuseboards : : at 54 Padiocking Facilites a Ge Going 2 SECTION 6 — TESTING. ..... : 43 6.1 TpeTests.... 5 43 62 Routine Tests at Maker's Works . 44 6.3 Tests on Site 4 ILLUSTRATIONS Fig, 1 ~ Typice! Busbar Circuits cece 45 Fig. 2— Power Cable Termination Accommodation Requirements. Polymeric insulated Cables, Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear 48 Fig. 3— Alternative Arrangements of Contactor Controlgear . ...- a7 Engineering Services, CEGB Walden House. 24 Cithedral Place, London ECAP 4B JPECIG) & JPTCITAD)ESI Standard 37-1 Poge § Issue 2 December 1977 415 VOLT A.C. SWITCHGEAK, CONTROLGEAR AND FUSEGEAR FOREWORD This Standard has been prepared in conjunction with the appropriate Trade Associations of the Federation of BEAMA. This Standard determines the requirements for 415 volt a.c. switchgear, controlgear and fusegear for use by the Electricity Supply Industry in the operation of plant, ie., on ircuits directly or ultimately concemed with the plant employed for the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. It does not cover equipment installed remote from the switchgear or controlgear, and is not intended to cover non-operational equipment for use in offices. welfare blocks. stores, etc., where equipment should comply with the appropriate British Standard. 415 volt ac. switchgear, controlgear and fusegear is classified into two duty classes commensurate with the severity of the service. In general, normal security is satisfied by equipment to Duty Class 2. Duty Class! equipment is appropriate where higher than normal security is required. Duty Class | ~ For use on systems where the power factor under fault conditions is not less than 0.15. Duty Class 2 — For use on systems where the power factor under fault conditions is not less than 0.3. ‘The purchaser must select the duty class of equipment required for the particular application It is recognized that manufacturers may not be able immediately to comply with this Standard in detail, particularly in connection with equipment manufactured to recently superseded British Standards and not yet complying with the requirements of the new Standards. In these circumstances, where the equipment has already been accepted by the Electricity Supply Industry. then the same equipment may continue to be supplied. In this document the words ‘approved’ or ‘to approval’ shall have either of the following meanings: (The relevant item is the subject of a formal written approval issued by the Purchaser. Note: This shall mean approval by the relevant approving bodies within the Electricity Supply Industry For CEGB Transmission Division Contracts, the approving body is the Transmission Division For CEGB Generation Division Contracts, the approving body is the Generation Division, Flectrical Branch. Gi) Where (i) does not apply, the item shall require the approval of the Bourd’s Engineer as defined in the Conditions of Contract, and shall apply only to the particular contractESI Standard 37-1 Page 6 Issue 2 December 1977 1. SCOPE This Standard determines the general technical requirements for 415 volt a.. switchgear, controlgear and fusegear for use by the Electricity Supply Industry. For ease of reference in Purchasers’ specifications the Standard is arranged in Sections as follows: Section 1 ~ General Requirements Section 2 — Circuit-breaker Equipment Section 3 — Disconnector. Selector and Switch Equipment Section 4 ~ Contactor Controlgear Section 5 — Fusegear Section 6 — Testing Reference should be made to ESI Standard 37-2 for details of low voltage fuse-boards for use on Area Board underground distribution networks. 2. REFERENCES This Standard makes reference to the following documents: BS 88, ‘Cartridge Fuses for Voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c.’ trical Protective Relays’ farking and Arrangement of Switchgear Busbars, Main Connections and Small Wiring’ BS 381C, ‘Colours for Specitic Purposes’. BS 1432, ‘Copper for Electrical Purposes. Strip with Drawn or Rolled Edge BS 1598, ‘Ceramic Insulating Materials for General Electrical Purposes’. BS 2898, ‘Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys for Electrical Purposes. Bars Extruded Round Tube and Sections’ BS 3042, ‘Standard Test Fingers for Checking Protection against Electrical Mechanical and Thermal Hazard’ BS 3535, ‘Safety Isolating Transformers for Industrial and Domestic Purposes’. BS 3757, “Rigid PVC Sheets’ Part 1, ‘Pressed Sheet’ BS 3938, ‘Current Transformers’ BS 4174, ‘Self-tapping Screws and Metallic Drive Screws’. BS 4752, ‘Switchgear and Controlgear for Voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V dc.’ Part 1, ‘Circuit-breakers’ BS 4941, ‘Motorstarters for Voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d. BS $372, ‘Cable Terminations for Electrical Equipment’. BS 5419, “Air-break Switches, Air-break Disconnectors, Air-break Switch Disconnectors and Fuse Combination Units for Voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c." BS $424, ‘Controlgear for Voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c." Part 1, ‘Contactors BS $486, ‘Factory-built Assemblies of Switchgear and Controlgear for Voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V dc.” Part 1, “General Requirements’ESI Standard 37-1 rage 7 Issue 2 December 1977 BS 5490, ‘Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures" BS 6121, ‘Mechanical Cable Glands for Rubber and Plastics Insulated Cable IEC Publication 255, "Electrical Relays’ C Publication 292~1, ‘Direct On-line (Full Voltage) a.c. Starters’ ESI Standard 12-5, ‘Indicating Lamps — Filament Type’ ESI Standard 37-2, ‘MV Distribution Fuse-boards’ ESI Standard 444, ‘Electric Motors — Specification (415 Volts and below 0.75 kW and abovey’ ESI Standard 98-1, ‘Surface Preparation and Paint Finishing of New Plant and Equipment’ BEBS S18, ‘Specification for Design and Application of Ancillary Electrical Equipment’ Engineering Recommendation $17, ‘Guide for Light Current, Control, Indication and Alarm Equipment CEGB Standard 1243/1, ‘Distribution Fuse-boards’ CEGB Standard 12451, ‘Cartridge Fuse-links’ CEGB Standard 13521, ‘Padlocks’ CEGB-EM1, ‘Transducer for Watts and Vars’. CEGB-EM2, ‘Transducer for Current’ CEGB—EM3, “Transducer for Voltage’ CEGB—EMS, ‘Indicating Electrical Measuring Instruments’ CEGB 099/500, ‘CEGB Standard Requirements for Site Testing and Commissioning by Switchgear Manufacturers’, Where the requirements of this ESI Standard conflict with the documents listed above the former shall take precedence. ESI Standards are revised when necessary by the issue either of revised pages, or complete new editions. [t is important that the users of ESI Standards should ascertain that they are in possession of the latest issue 3. APPROVAL OF ASSEMBLIES OF SWITCHGEAR, CONTROLGEAR AND FUSEGEAR Equipment offered to this Standard shall have been subject to general type approval before a contract is placed. Evidence or tests shall demonstrate the compliance of circuit-breakers, contactors and fuse switchgear with the relevant Specifications stated in this Standard. In addition, the approval will be based on the submission of detailed drawings which shall indicate how the requirements of this Standard are to be achieved and permit an interpretation of the Standard to be agreed, A detailed drawing of each current rating of switchgear, controlgear and fusegear assembly shall be submitted unless some current ratings are waived by the approving panel Drawings of typical switchboards shall be submitted showing combinations of switchgear, controlgear and fusegear assemblies, These shall illustrate. in particular, the highest and lowest current ratings for multicier arrangements, bushars and connections main and auxiliary cabling, arrangements and methods of terminating, relay accommodation and any special features of the equipment.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 8 Issue 2 December 1977 SECTION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 1.1 OPERATIONAL APPLICATION All equipment shall be suitable for operation on a nominal 415 volt three-phase three or four-wire system at any frequency between 47 and $1 Hz and with a voltage variation of £10 per cent of the nominal value. The system neutral points will be solidly earthed and the fault rating (see Tables 1.5 and 1.5B) will be as stated in the Enquiry or Order The duty class of equipment supplied, ie. Duty Class 1 or Duty Class 2 shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.2. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT Note: Definitions used throughout this Standard are generally in accordance with BS $486. 1.2.1 The equipment shall be of the type(s) listed in Table 1.1. The type or combinations of types supplied shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order. TABLE 11 ‘Type of Equipment Location Indoor Outdoor Circuit-breaker Equipment (Cubicle type, floor standing, (il) Mutsi-cubicle type, for standing (iit Open type Contactor Contolear Muttceut (0) Matbeubite type, flor standing, Single crit (Cubic type for stain (i) Box type, wal mounting Fusegear Matsui Mutcubice wpe, |) Mutticabicleryee, | for standing for standing | fi Multi-box type, {ii} Multi-box type, | tedustal Yb), industria ype, for standing tor staraing Single crit | Box type, wat (Box eye, wall | mourning mounting. (iy Trastormertange | (i) Transformer tange mounting. mounting. Distribution Fuse-boards See Section 5ESI Standard 37-1 Page 9 Issue 2 December 1977 ‘The equipment shall include all protective, interposing and other relays (but excluding sequence and interlocking relays), main and interposing current tr transducers, instruments, control. selector and test switches, ete When agreed by the Engineer, sensitive relays may be separately mounted in an approved position so as to eliminate maloperation by vibration or any other cause likely to arise in use nsformers, 1.2.2. The general assembly of the equipment shall comply with BS 5486, Part 1. except where specified otherwise herein. The arrangement of cubicles or boxes shall incorporate compartments and/or barriered sections or sub-sections. to give the FBA Classification listed below in accordance with the National Appendix of BS 5486, Part 1 Circuit-breaker equipment Class 3 Disconnector, selector and switch equipment Class 3 Contactor controlgear multi-circuit, Class 3 single cirenit Class t Fusegear multi-cireuit Class 3 single cireuit Chass 1 Distribution fuse-boards Class 1 The full classification for a switchboard will be Class 3C appropriate, Specialized equipment, e circuit-breakers. contactors. fuseswitches. ete., shall comply with the publications specified in the relevant sections of this Standard, . 3CM, 3CF and 3FF. as 1.2.3. The following basic requirements shall apply to all equipment ()— Withdrawable parts of the same manufacture, type, rating and duty shall be interchangeable. Withdrawable parts of the same manufacture, type and rating. but of different cireuit duty shall be interchangeable subject to uny necessary modification to auxiliary circuits, protective devices. ete Note: When interchanging withdrawable parts which appear to be similar, the Purchaser should ensure that all component parts, e.g. current transformers, overloads, relays. ete. are correctly rated for the substitute duty. (ii) Equipment shall be provided for the removal and handling of withdrawable parts weighing more than 25 ke gross. (iii) Functional units of the same type and rating shall have their components. similarly disposed physically. (iv) Self-tapping screws of the thread cutting type to BS 4174. types D and T are permitted for mechanival fixings. Seli-tapping screws to BS 4174. type AB and B may be used only with proprietary nuts or clips, Self-tapping serews shall not be used for electrical connections. () The use of hygroscopic or flammable materials shall be avoided wherever possible. (vi) Terminals in which a screw compresses by acceptable. conductor directly are notESI Standard 371 Page 10. Issue 2 December 1977 1.2.4 The rated diversity factor of multi-circuit assemblies shall be: @ Duty Class | equipment — I (no diversity) Duty Class 2 equipment As BS 5486, Part (ii) For Area Boards’ contracts ~ as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.2.5 The temperature rise of terminals for external cabling. when carrying rated operational current continuously, shall not exceed 50°C or the limits specified in the appropriate apparatus specification, whichever is the lower, 1.2.6 All main circuit conductors and incoming/outgoing terminals shall be identified with their phase colours in accordance with BS 158. The colours shall be clear. durable and a minimum of 300 mm? in area, Identification by taping is not acceptable. 1.3 ENCLOSURES 1.3.1 Enclosures shall be of metal unless otherwise approved, ventilated naturally, and shall provide degrees of protection to BS $490 as follows (i) Equipment tor indoor use ~ Code IP 31 (ii) Equipment for outdoor use — Code IP 44 The specified degree of protection shall apply whether the equipment is in the connected or disconnected positions, and shall be independent of the fitting of closing plates or other sealing arrangements at the point of entry of external cabling. Except where the manner of providing the required degree of protection is specified (see Clauses 2.5, 4.3 and 5.2) temporary covers shall be supplied for use when withdrawable or removable parts are removed. Such covers shall have captive fixings and be provided with facilities for padlocking. The number of such covers to be provided shall be agreed between the Board and the contractor. 1.3.2. Enclosures shall incorporate the following features in particular (i) Adequate support of withdrawable parts during withdrawal Gi) Positive restraint of a withdrawable part at the limit of travel. such restraint requiring deliberate manual manipulation before it is possible to remove the withdrawable part from the enclosure. Gil) Access to main and auxiliary contacts from the front of the equipment. Access to fuses, relays. instruments, etc., shall be from the front of the equipment on contactor controlgear, but for circuit-breaker equipment may be from the rear, Unless specified otherwise, sto external power and auxiliary cabling and associated terminations in floor standing equipment shall be from the rear For wall mounting equipment, such aceess shall be from the front (iv) Provision for work in safety on the dead side of any main circuit isolating device with adjacent main circuits live. Also any main circuit parts which may remain live when access has been gained to the interior of any enclosure, other than through doors or covers secured by fastenings requiring the use of tools (see 1.4), shall be further enclosed to prevent accidental touching by persons.ESI Standard 37—1 Page 11 Issue 2 December 1977 The protection achieved shall be not less than IP 20 to BS $490, except that the test probe shall be ‘test finger’ IV to BS 3042. Note: It may not be possible to meet this requirement on the contact entries for larger sizes of fuse-switches, fuse-bases, ete. In these circumstances, the design shall provide the smallest practicable openings. (¥) Access to fuse-links shall be possible only when they are dead (vi) Measures to minimize the collection of dust on external surfaces. (vii) In the case of outdoor equipment. any fixings which are required to pierce the walls of the enclosure for the attachment of external apparatus shall be Fitted with approved gaskets. Label fixings may pierce the walls of outdoor enclosures provided that they do not exceed 5 mm dia. and are suitably sealed Fixings for the attachment of outdoor enclosures to. supporting structures, other equipment, etc., shall not pierce the walls of the enclosures. (viii) The thickness of sheet metal used in the construction of enclosures shall be not less than 1.5 mm. 1.3.3 Except where specified otherwise in this ESI Standard, the protective measures taken against the risk of electric shock shall comply with the following Clauses of BS 5486, Part | as appropriate: 7.4.1.1, ‘Protection by barriers or enclosures’ 7.4.1.2, ‘Protection by insulation of live parts" 7.4.2.1, ‘Protection by using protective circuits’, 1.4 DOORS AND COVERS Doors and covers shall be sufficiently rigid to avoid distortion which could prevent effective sealing when tightening the fixings. Hinged doors shall open not less than 90 degrees and movement shall be limited to prevent damage to equipment mounted on the doors and to prevent damage to, or tension being applied to, the wiring connected to the equipment mounted on the doors, The design of doors shall be such that all indicators shall be clearly visible when the doors are closed. Provision shall be made for padlocking all doors closed. Unless otherwise agreed by the Purchaser, no other type of locking shall be provided. Padlocking facilities shall comply with Clause 1.27 Doors and covers which give access to live parts shall be secured by bolts, studs or screws, the removal of which shall require the use of tools, Fasteners designed primarily for operation by a coin are not acceptable in this context 1.5 BUS WIRING Bus wiring shall be accommodated in metallic ducting. conduit, etc., interconnecting all circuit enclosures within the switchboard. Bus wiring shall comply with Clause 1.25ESI Standard 37-1 Page 12. Issue 2 December 197 1.6 LIMITING HEIGHTS OF SWITCHBOARDS AND CONTROLS The design of switchboards shall comply with the dimensional limits specified in Table 1.2. TABLE 1.2 (Overall Height ‘Maximum 2600 mm Operating handles ~ (highest and lowest positions reached by operator's hand)" protective Maximum 2000 mm relays, instruments and mechanical Minimum 450 mm indicators Door and panel handles and locks ‘Maximum 2000 mm Minimum 300 mm "This does not apply to independent manual closing mechanisms for circuit breakers (see Section 2, Clause 2.3.1) The above dimensions shall be measured from the underside of the base of the switchboard or any base frame included in the design, or, in the case of wall mounted equipment, above the operating floor level. 1.7. CABLING All cabling external to the equipment, together with glands and terminations, shall be supplied under a separate contract unless otherwise specified. External cabling shall be polymeric or elastomeric insulated, armoured and polymeric sheathed overall, or mineral insulated, as specified in the Enquiry or Order. All equipment shall accept the entry of external cabling from either above or below, as specified in the Enquiry or Order. and provide access to such cabling from the direction specified in 1.3.2Gii). Main circuit terminals for polymeric and elastomeric insulated cables shall be suitable for the reception of conductors of either copper or aluminium and shall entail minimum bending of the cores. The arrangements adopted shall comply with Fig. 2 The main circuit terminals of each functional unit in a switchboard shall be enclosed separately in an air insulated compartment or barriered section/sub-section of earthed metal or approved insulation material, which may also be the current transformer chamber Terminals for auxiliary circuits shall be grouped and positioned logically and consistently in relation to the relevant main circuits, but such groups need not be enclosed separately. It shall be possible to guin access to the terminals of auxiliary circuits without exposing those of main circuits, The fasteners provided for connet the cabling specified Provision shall be made for the support of external cabling at intervals not exceeding 450 mm between the gland und top or bottom of the equipment, depending upon the direction of entry of such cabling. ‘All terminal arrangements shall permit achievement of the clearances and creepage distances specified in Table 1.3 with the cables attached, ing main circuit cables to the equipment shall suitESI Standard 37-1 Page 13 Issue 2 December 1977 18 SEGREGATION OF MAIN CIRCUIT AND AUXILIARY CIRCUIT CABLES The physical disposition of main circuit cabling relative to auxiliary circuit cabling at the point of entry into the equipment enclosure shall be arranged to minimize the risk of a fault or fire on the former affecting the function of the latter Where the design of the equipment necessitates the installation of lengths of both main and auxiliary extemal cabling within the enclosure, the arrangement provided by the equipment manufacturer for the positioning of main circuit cables relative to auxiliary circuit cables shall minimize the risk of a fault ot fire on the former affecting the function of the latter. The arrangement shall include segregation of main circuit cables From auxiliary circuit cables by earthed metal or approved fin not satisfy this requirement, tant material. Cable armour alone does 1.9. TERMINAL BOXES AND GLAND PLATES The terminal arrangements for all extemal cabling shall inckide gland plates where appropriate. Terminal boxes and gland plates shall be positioned with due regard to convenience of connection of the cables specified, but in no case shall gland plates for downward cabling be fitted less than 230 mm ubove the underside of the base of the switchboard, base frame. oF any significant horizontal projections of the cubicle structure Gland plates shall be suitable for instlated or nor-insulated glands as specitied in the Enquiry or Order, and shall be supplied undrilled. They shall be of metal, plated where necessary to prevent corrosion, or. where for use with insulated glands only, painted For circuits having a normal current rating in excess of 400 A. terminal boxes and gland plates for single-core cables shall be so constructed as to minimize the production of induced currents. All gland plates shall be detachable to facilitate drilling by the cable contractor, and shall be supplied on the basis of one plate per cable gland. 1.10 INSULATING MATERIALS AND ELECTRICAL CLEARANCES 1.10.1 Porcelain insulators shall comply with BS 1598, The clumping sufaces of porcelain insulators shall be accurately ground and free from glaze. Insulators of moulded or resin bonded material shall comply with the appropriate British Standard. Insulation shall be so mounted and the method of attaching connections thereto such that it is not overstressed mechanically during normal tightening of the mounting and connection fixings. Expansion and contraction of the connections shall not impair the insulation having regard to the temperatures likely to be attained under fault conditions. ‘The design of insulation shall minimize the accumulation of dust. 1.10.2. Minimum electrical clearances in air and- mi epage distances between phases and phase to earth shall comply with Table 1.3 for indoor equipment and with Table 1.4 for outdoor equipment.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 14 Issue 2 December 1977 The creepage distances may be reduced as shown in the Tables, if insulation materials are used having a comparative tracking index (CTI) of not less than 200 when tested in accordance with Clause 7.1.14 of BEBS-S18, The clearances shown shall be maintained irrespective of any insulation applied unless such insulation is capable of withstanding the full power frequency high voltage test required by Section 6, Table 1.3 — Indoor Equipment Equipment Clearance Creepage (mm) (om) CTH less eri 200 than 200 or greater Duty Class 1 19 28 19 Duty Class 2 19 19 19 Table 1.4 ~ Outdoor Equipment Equipment Clearance Creepage (mm) Duty Classes inair aa (om) CTH less TI 200 than 200 or greater Between phases | 25 38 Fry Phasetovarth | 25 8 8 Contactors and associated overload devices shall have clearances and creepages not less than those specified in BS 5424, Part 1, Appendix B. Contactor isolating devices, fuse-switches, switches and disconnectors shall have clearances not less than 12.5 mm, The clearance specified may be maintained on connections to the terminals of these components for a distance not exceeding 40 mm, 1.11 BUSBAR CIRCUITS AND INCOMING/OUTGOING CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS For the purposes of this Standard, the busbar circuit is the complete conductor system comprising the main busbars together with the tee-off busbars connecting the main bbusbars to the isolating/protective devices of all incoming/outgoing functional units. Typical busbar circuits are illustrated in Fig. 1. The main and tee-off busbars shall be contained in a separate compartment(s) within the switchboard. They shall be air insulated except where solid insulation is a design feature. The two busbar circuits in busbar sectioning and interconnector equipments shall be segregated from each other by earthed metal or approved fire resistance insulation. In the of withdrawable equipment. the segregation shall extend up to and including the fixed isolating contacts. Where insulation is used, it shall be in the form of sleeving with joints encased in moulded or similar cases. Materials shall be stable dimensionally. Taping of conductors will not be accepted for any purpose.ESI Standard 37~1 Page 15 Issue 2 December 1977 Joints in aluminium bars shall have the oxide film removed by steel wire brush and the surfaces so cleaned coated with petroleum jelly or other approved compounds immediately before assembly. Main busbars (see Fig. 1) shall have a constant rating throughout their length, and shall be extensible easily at both ends. Main and tee-off busbars and incoming/outgoing circuit connections shall be three-phase or three-phase and neutral as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Unless specified otherwise, the neutral conductor shall have a current rating not less than half that of the associated phase conductor. Note: Where the characteristics of connected loads result in an abnormal neutral current, the Purchaser shall specify the size of neutral conductor required. For example, for a wholly or predominantly fluorescent lighting load, the neutral conductor shall have a current rating equal to the phase conductor. Except where there are isolating contact orifices, access to busbar circuits shall be gained only by the removal of covers secured by bolts, studs or screws. Each cover shail be clearly and indelibly marked “BUSBARS' in red, colour 537 to BS 381C. Facilities shall be provided for padlocking busbar and incoming/outgoing circuit shutters closed using padlocks as specified in Clause 1.27, Busbar circuits, including the neutral bar where applicable, shall have short-time withstand current ratings as follows: (Equipment energized through circuit-breakers: The appropriate current values stated in Table 1.SA for 3.0, 1.0 or 0.25 as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Gi) Equipment energized through fuses The appropriate current values stated in Table 1.5B as limited in magnitude and duration by the highest rated incoming fuse-link which may be fitted in the incoming supply. For the lower circuit current ratings, it may be necessary to reduce the cross-sectional area of the tee-off busbars at the point of attachment to the terminals of the protective device. Unless the conductors are insulated and supported in a mechanically robust manner for the rated insulation voltage, any such reduced section shall not extend for a distance exceeding 40 mm from the terminals of the protective device. Incoming/outgoing circuit connections, and also the connections to fuses for control and instrumentation purposes, shall be capable of carrying fault current as follows: (ii) For circuit-breaker fed circuits and connections: The appropriate current value stated in Table 1.5 tor 3.0, 1.0 or 0.25 as specified in the Enquiry or Order. (iy) For fuse fed circuits and connections: ‘The appropriate current value stated in Table 1.5B as limited in magnitude and duration by the highest rated fuse-link which may be fitted at the point of feed.ESI Standard 37—1 Page 16 Issue 2 December 1977 It may be necessary to reduce the cross-sectional area of the connections at the point of attachment to the terminals of control/instrumentation fuses. Unless the conductors are insulated and supported ina mechanically robust manner for the rated insulation voltage, any such reduced section shall not extend for a distance exceeding 40 mm from the terminals of the fuse. TABLE 1.54 Equipment | Busbar ‘Rated Short-time Withstand Current Duty Class | Provective aaa Arms. | Duration | Peak value of major loop during ‘Sym. s first eycle of current 1 Gircuit-breaker | 21.6 30 Not less than 2.9K rum. value of 36.0 or 1.0 short-circuit current 43.3 or 02 2 Circuit-breaker | 21.6 30 Not less than 2X r.m.s. value of 36,0 or 1.9 short-circuit current, 43.3 or 02 TABLE 1.5B Equipment | Busbar Prospective Short-ircuit Current Duty Class | Protective aie kArms. | Prospectivepeak value of major sym. loop during first cycle of current 1 Fuse 216 Not less than 2.3% r.ma. value of 36.0 prospective short-circuit current 43.3 2 Fuse 216 Not less than 2X r.ms. value of 36.0 prospective short-circuit current 43.3 All apertures in busbar circuit chambers for the passage of conductors into other chambers, particularly where such passage is in a vertical direction, shall be as close fitting around each conductor as possible. 1.12. FUSES 1.12.1 Fusesinks shall comply with (i) BS 88, Parts 1 and 2 for Area Board contracts. Gi) CEGB Standard 12451 for Generating Board contracts.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 17. Issue 2 December 1977 1.12.2. Fuse holders shall comply with: (2) BS 88, Parts 1 and 2 for main circuits. (ii) All terminals shall comply with the requirements of BEBS- $18, Clause 7.2, for Category 1 or 2 application, as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.13 EARTHING All switchboards shall be provided with a main earth bar (protective conductor), preferably on the outside of the enclosure. which shall extend throughout the length of the switchboard. Subsidiary (tee-off) earth bars shall be provided as necessary Earth bars shall be of copper, aluminium or aluminium alloy, be bolted to the main structure of the switchboard. and contain as few joints as possible. ‘On circuit-breaker equipment only, a clearance of not less than 15 mm shall be provided, between the back face of the main earth bar and the adjacent surface of the switchgear enclosure, to permit the attachment (on site) of individual plant earthing cables, ‘All joints shall be bolted. Copper earth bars shall be plain (untinned) finish. Joints in aluminium bars shall have the oxide film removed by steel wire brush and the surfaces so cleaned coated with petroleum jelly or other approved compounds immediately before assembly. For oudoor installations the completed joint shall be further sealed by the application of a suitable overall coating, Provision shall be made at each end of each main earth bar for conneetion to the station main earthing system. The provision shall present a flat area of not less. than 50. mm X $0 mm (nominal), Earth bars of copper shall be to BS 1432. having a sectional area and width in accordance with Table 1.6. Earth bars of aluminium or aluminium alloy shall be to BS 2898. material EIE or E91E, having a width not less than that required for copper and shall possess electrical and mechanical properties not inferior to copper. Table 1.6 — Earth Bar Minimum Dimensions Barbers Shorttime Copper Earth Bar Dimensions Min) Withstand Current __ > Wain Earth Bor Subsidiary (ero Earth Bar Growers! | Minimum | Gromsectional | Minimum area Width) Area width kA Duration mm? mm mm? mm 21.6 Fuse protected end 0.2s | 78 25 78 | 2 TOend 208 ‘50 28 8 2 36.0 Fuse protected and 0.2 s 150 25 715 25 1Oena 308 300 50 180 25 433. Fuse protected and 2s | 150 25 78 25 1Oand 308 200 50 160 28ESI Standard 37-1 Page 18 Issue 2 December 1977 Cable gland plates shall be bonded to the main earth bar through a subsidiary (tee-off) earth bar in accordance with Table 1.6, However, such bonding is not required where glands having integral bonding facilities are to be used. It shall be possible to install or disconnect any cabling without interruption of the protective circuits of other apparatus. Single main circuit equipments shall be provided with an earth terminal of thread size M12. Where in the form of a stud, it shall be of brass or phosphor-bronze of minimum length 25 mm. Withdrawable parts shall, when in the connected position, be bonded to the equipment earth bar or earth terminal through contacts designed specifically for the purpose. Such contacts shall establish the earth connection not less than 19 mm before those of the main circuit connect The neutral of each transformer shall be earthed at the switchgear through a removable link, which shall be labelled “Transformer Neutral Earthing Link’. One such link shall be provided on each incoming transformer equipment, connecting the switchgear main earth bar to the equipment neutral conductor at a point between the equipment neutral link and the protective current transformers. The earthing of small apparatus and auxiliary circuits shall comply with BEBS-S18, Clause 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 1.14 INTERLOCKS 1.14.1. Mechanical interlocking shall be of the preventative type, effective as close as practicable to the point at which force is applied, and shall be provided for the following purposes: (i) To prevent the closure of a switching device incorporated in a withdrawable part, unless the withdrawable part is located correctly in the connected, disconnected or, where appropriate, test position. Gi) To prevent the opening or closing of ‘off-load’ isolating devices unless the associated switching device is open (ii) To prevent the simultaneous closure of “forward” and ‘reverse’ or “low-speed” and ‘high-speed’ contactors. (iv) To prevent the simultaneous closure of both contactors or both switches of a changeover arrangement. (¥) To prevent access to main circuit parts through doors or covers which may be opened without the use of tools, unless such parts have been isolated from all sources of supply. (vi) To prevent connection to the supply of main circuit parts to which access has. been gained as in (v). It shall be possible to defeat the interlock whilst the door or cover is open: however, it shall not be possible to close the door or cover unless the interlock is restored. It shall be possible to padlock the interlock against defeat Additionally, when specified in the Enquiry ot Order: (vii) To prevent the closure of main circuit isolating devices and switches for motor isolation in contactor equipment, unless the associated contactor is open Note: This interlock is required where, for reasons of safety, it is essential to prevent the inadvertent starting of a drive by closure of the isolating device in the presence of a welded contactor.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 19. Issue 2 December 1977 1.14.2 Electrical interlocking shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 11S INTEGRAL CODED-KEY OPERATED DEVICES Integral coded-key operated devices shall be provided on circuit-breaker equipment when specified in the Enquiry or Order, whereby Gi) A-key, when inserted. permits the circuit-breaker or other switching device to be closed. and is free only when the circuit-breaker is open. Attempted removal of the key when the circuit-breaker is closed shall not cause tripping of the cireuit-breaker or other switching device. Gi) A key is frve only when the ciscuit-breaker is removed from the connected position. It shall not be possible to place the circuit-breaker in the connected position with the key removed. but it shall be possible to place and operate the Circuit-breaker in the disconnected position 1.16 PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS Protective systems shall be provided as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Each component of the protective system eg. Current Transformers, Relays. ete shall be capable of withstanding, without damage. the passage of the short-circuit currents failable from the busbars for the short-time rating of the equipment or. in the case af fuse protected equipment, be capable of withstanding the let-through current of the highest rated fuse-link which may be fitted in the associated main circuit 1.17, CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Circuit diagrams shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.18 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS Current transformers, except saturating current transformers forming part of or associated with protective relays, shall comply with BS 3938 where appropriate and be suited to the characteristics of the associated protective equipment and transducers where fitted. Current transformers shall be fitted on the side of the switching device remote from the busbars. except in the case of busbar section circuit-breakers, Interposing current transformers shall comply with BEBS-SI8 or Engineering Recommendation $17 as appropriate. Primary windings shall have short-time ratings not less than those of the associated circuit-breakers, or in the case of fuse protected equipment shall be capable of withstanding the let-through current of the highest rated fuse-link which may be fitted in the assoviated main circuit. Bar type primary windings shall be used wherever possible. Secondary windings shall have 4 lamp or 5 amp rating at the discretion of the manufacturer unless otherwise specified in the Enquiry or Order. All connections from secondary windings shall be terminated at terminals integral with, or adjacent to. the transformer. Secondary connections shall be braced and arranged to prevent contact with main circuit connections caused by breaking of le:ESI Standard 37-1 Page 20° Issue 2 December 197 Unless otherwise specified, the secondary windings of vach single-phase transformer and the star-point of the secondary windings of each three-phase group shall be earthed at one point only through a removable bolted link. Where the current transformers are not readily accessible, e.g. on circuit-breaker equipment where they are accommodated behind a bolted cover, duplicates of the BS 3938 rating plates shall be fitted in a more convenient location 1.19 RELAYS AND THERMAL OVERLOAD DEVICES 1.19.1 Overcurrent and overcurrent/earth-fault relays shall comply with BS 142, Part 4 Table D, Class E.7.5 as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.19.2 Restricted earth fault relays shall comply with BS 142, Part 4. Table C as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.19.3 Motor protection shull be of the thermal type as follows unless otherwise agreed (i) Motors controlled by circuit-breakers shall be protected against overload. faults between phases. open circuit on any phase and earth faults by protective relays to BS 142 Gi) Motors controlled by contactors shall be protected aginst overload and open circuit of any phase by protective relays to BS 142. or thermal overload devices to BS 4941, Part 1 as specified in the Enquiry or Order. In addition earth fault protection shall be provided when specified Thermal protection relays and overload devices may be direetly connected where the wiring is static. Relays and devices mounted on hinged panels may be directly connected only on circuits having full load currents up to and including 25 A Where earth fault protection is provided, it shall be possible to grade the relay setting to suit the characteristics of the circuit fuse protection. (iii) When specified in the Enquiry or Order. thermal type stalling relays shall be provided to protect the motor against stalling during starting or running. 1.19.4 Relays shall also comply with the following additional requirements (i) Relay function shall not be susceptible to vibration or external magnetic field Gi) Hand operation shall require the opening of the relay case. Hand resetting of contacts/indicators shall be effected from outside the relay case (iii) Protective relays shall have a minimum of two electrically separate contacts. Additional contacts. if required, will be specified in the Enquiry or Order (iv) Relays. shall be accommodated in accordance with Clause 1.2, but when mounted on a separate relay panel aecommodating several circuits it shall be possible to test any relay with relays of an adjacent circuit in service. () Protective and other relaysidevices provided for the initiation of trip cireuits shall have hand reset mechanical indicators to show when operation has taken place and the type of fault where applicable. Such indication shall be visible and capable of being reset from outside the switchgear. Indicators shall be designed so that no movement occurs before the relay operation is complete, (vi) Protective relays shall be of the flush mounted or projecting types. non draw out of withdrawable as specitied in the Enquiry or Order.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 21 Issue 2 December 1977 (vii) Tripping, interposing, alarm and auxiliary relays, shall be provided to suit the requirements detailed on the relevant circuit diagrams (viii) All protective, tripping and other relays, and thermal overload devices shall be to approval. 1.20 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS Ammeters, voltmeters and maximum demand indicators shall be provided for local indication purposes as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Ammeters and voltmeters shall be as follows: (i) Flush type with a nominal case size of $0 to 65 mm arranged for back connection, to Specification CEGB-EMS for CEGB contracts. (ii) As specitied in the Enquiry or Order for Area Board contracts. ‘Ammeter scales shall be chosen so that normal full load current gives approximately 75 per cent full scale deflection Ammeters shall carry the rated currents continuously without overheating. be suitable for operation with direct to line started motors where applicable, and shall withstand without damage the passage of fault current until operation of the main circuit protection. Local ammeters may be directly connected where the wiring is static and where provision for operation of remote ammeters is not required. Where local amm; mounted on hinged panels, they may be directly connected up to and including 25 A only. Current transformer operation shall be provided for all other conditions Ammeters indicating motor current shall be of the compressed scale type except where operated by transducers. Transducers shall comply with Specification CEGB--EM1. EM2 and EM3 1.21 OPERATING SUPPLIES Unless required by the appropriate British or other Standard to operate over wider limits of voltage, all electrically operated apparatus shall function satisfactorily when the voltage and. in the case of a.c., frequency at the apparatus terminals, isat any value between the following limits: ‘Table 1.7A ~ D.C. Voltage at Equipment Terminals Nominal System Voltage as | 110 | 280 Maximum Voltage if equipment is subject to Battery Boost Voltage” 60 | 143 | ste Maximum Voltage if equipment is not subject to Battery Boost Voltage | 54 | 125 | 272 Working or Rated Voltaget sa | 125 | 27 Minimum Voltage 43 | 100 | 217 * Relevant only when specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1 These values are also battery float voltages.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 22 Issue 2 December 1977 Table 1.7B — A.C. Voltage and Frequency at Equipment Terminals Voltage +10 per cent of nominal value =15 per cent of nominal value Frequency 47-51 Hz 1.22 HEATERS Internal heaters shall be provided when specified in the Enquiry or Order, as necessary to ensure movement of air throughout the enclosures sufficient to prevent condensation when the equipment is out of service. The heaters shall be of the metalclad, black-heat type, suitable for operation at 240 V or 110 V ac. as specified in the Enquiry or Order, and so situated that no deterioration is caused to wiring or other apparatus, Al heaters in single-circuit units, and all heaters in each section (see BS 5486, Part Clause 2.2.1) of each switchboard shall be controlled as a group by a single-pole switch mounted on the equipment in an approved position. Each group of heaters shall be provided with an approved indicator light, the lamp of which shall comply with ESI Standard 12-5 Also, each group circuit shall be provided with an approved fuse and link in accordance with Clause 1.12. 1.23 CONTROL AND SELECTOR DEVICES Control and selector devices shall comply with Clause 1.25 and shall be supplied as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Control device operation shall comply with Table 1.8, TABLE 18 Equipment Control Device Circuit breakers Pistol grip (rotary) type Contactors Push-button type Facilities shall be provided for padlocking rotary selector devices in all positions and. rotary control devices in the neutral position. Push-buttons shall be inscribed and coloured in accordance with Table 1.9.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 23. Issue 2 December 1977 TABLE 19 Duty Colour Unidirectional motor start Green Stop Red Reversing motor Forward Green Reverse Green Stop Red Valve or damper Open Black Close Black Stop Red Emergency Stop Stop Red Start buttons shall be placed to the right of, or above, stop buttons. Control devices shall be located to the right of, or below selector devices, 1.24 ALARMS ‘Alarms shall be arranged for operation on a nominal 48 volts d.c. supply. Initiating contacts shall have a minimum rated normal current of 250 mA and shall be tested in accordance with IEC Publication 255, which specifies the time constants and test circuits to be applied 1.25 ANCILLARY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Ancillary electrical equipment, e.g. small wiring, terminations, terminals, switches. relays, ete., shall comply with the following: Above 100 volts for Duty Class | equipment — Category | to BEBS-S18. Above 100 volts for Duty Class 2 equipment ~ Category 2 to BEBS~S18. Below 100 volts for both Duty Classes 1 and 2 ~ Engineering Recommendation si7. ‘Small wiring shall be not less than 1.0 mm? cross-sectional area. Bus wiring shall be not less than 2.5 mm? cross-sectional area, 1.26 MARSHALLING CUBICLES Marshalling cubicles shall comply with the relevant Clauses of this Section and shall either form part of the switchboards or be arranged for separate floor or wall mounting as specified in the Enquiry or Order.ESI Standard 371 Page 24 Issue 2 December 1977 1.27 PADLOCKING FACILITIES Padlocking facilities shall accommodate padlocks as follows’ (i) To CEGB Standard 13521, Code Nos. 13/52/385 or 389 for Generating Board contracts, (ii) As specified in the Enquiry or Order for Area Board contracts Whilst allowing ready insertion of the padlock shackle, the facilities provided shall not permit excessive movement of the locked parts with the padlock in position. Key cabinets, padlocks and keys shall be supplied only when specified in the Enquiry or Order. 1.28 LABELS 1.28.1 Labels shall be fitted as follows: (i) On each switchboard or separately mounted marshalling or relay cubicle. (ii) On each circuit at front and rear, on the outside of the enclosure. When marshalling cubicles are specified. labels shall be fitted showing the circuit designation for each group of terminals. For withdrawable equipments, identification visible from the front shall be fitted to ensure that the withdrawable parts may be inserted in the correct positions. 1.28.2 Labels shall be fitted to identify the function of the following unless the configuration and operating inscription render this unnecessary. (i) Each control, selector, push-button and other switch. relay. instrument. current and interposing transformer, transducer. indicator light. ete. Where relays are mounted away from circuit-breaker panels, each relay shall be labelled to show its circuit designation and the relay duty. (ii) Each position of every switch. Labels shall be fitted adjacent to all incoming and outgoing main circuit fuse-links stating the maximum permissible current rating and category of the fuse-links for which the equipment is suitable. together with the appropriate fuse-ink current rating for the particular funtional unit. 1.28.3. External circuit identification labels which are necessarily fitted on removable covers or parts, shall be repeated on a non-removable part within the enclosure, to clearly identity each main circuit. 1.28.4 The test of switchboard and circuit identification label inscriptions shall be to, approval 1.28.5 Additional circuit identitication shall be provided by coloured symbols when specified in the Enquiry or OrderESI Standard 37—1 Page 25 Issue 2 December 1977 1.28.6 The nameplates provided on each switchboard shall give the information specified in BS $486, Part 1, Clause 5.1 Items (a), (b). (c), (4). (1). (hd, (i) and (o). Where relevant, the value for item (h) shall be the rated operational current as defined in Clauses 4.1 and 5.2.3. Item (i) shall include the rated short-time withstand current, the peak value and time as given in Table 1.5A, or the prospective short-circuit current and peak value as given in Table 1.5B, as appropriate to the incoming short-circuit protective device ‘The nameplates shall also provide the following additional information: (p) The British Standard number and full classification in accordance with the National Appendix of BS S486. Part | (q)__ The rated current of the busbars. 1.28.7 The manufacturer shall provide details and samples of his standard system of labelling for formal approval by the Purchaser. Where the manufacturer's standard labels have not received approval with respect to materials, method of inscribing, style of lettering, etc.. labels shall comply with the following: (i) Indoor Equipment — Labels shall be rigid polyvinyl chloride to BS 3757, Part 1, Type Al, of engraving quality and satin finish. Lettering shall be inscribed black on a white background. (i) Outdoor Equipment — Labels shall be either of engraved metal resistant to corrosion, or of vitreous enamel or approved resin couted metal The style of lettering shall be Helvetica medium but the manufacturer's standard lettering is acceptable, for example, on mechanical indicators. fuse-switches and switches for motor isolation, shutters and components listed in Clause 1.28.2 above. 1.29 SURFACE PREPARATION AND FINISH 1.29.1 Sheet Steel Fabrication Switchgear, relay panels, test trolleys, ete., shall be prepared and finished in accordance with ESI Standard 98-1. or to approval All external surfaces shall comply with the test requirements for scheme No. 5 of the above Standard and be finished to BS 381C, colour 631 light colour 632 dark grey for outdoor equipment All internal surfaces shall comply with the test requireme shall be finished as for external surfaces except for separately me shall be finished white. Where an anti-condensation finish is specified in the Enquiry or Order the method employed shall be agreed between the Purchaser and the Manutacturer. ey for indoor equipment and i for scheme No. 4 and nted relay panels which 1.29.2 Panel mounted Instruments, Switches, Indicators, ete: The rims of instruments, escutcheon plates of control switches. relay cases, ete.. shall have a Scmi-matt or non-reflecting finish. A rough matt or crinkle finish which holds dirt shall not be used. The bezels of indicator lights and push-button switches shall be similarly finished unless otherwise permitted by a particular Type Approval. ‘The preferred colours are black or grey, or equivalent self finish, Colours of cases inside cubicles are not important and the manufacturer's standard finish is acceptable, provided it is durable.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 26 Issue 2 December 1977 1.29.3 Metal Finishing Coatings Al drilling, punching, stamping, cutting and bending of parts shall be completed and all burrs removed before the coating process is implemented The preparation for, and the coating process itself, shall not adversely affect the mechanical properties of the coated materials. 1.29.4 At Site ‘Any damage during transit or erection shall be made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Steelwork which has received a protective primer only at the manufacturer's works shall have the specified paint finishing system applied.ESI Standard 37—1 Page 27 Issue 2 December 1977 SECTION 2 — CIRCUIT-BREAKER EQUIPMENT 2. GENERAL Circuit-breaker equipment shall comply with Section 1 of this Standard together with the following requirements. For design purposes, the frequency of operation shall be taken as four operating cycles per day. Motor control will entail the direct-on-line starting of motors to ESI Standard 44-4, ‘The FBA classification shall be Class 3CC. The equipment shall be tripple-pole or triple-pole and neutral as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Fach neutral connection shall be established through a bolted link. Circuit-breakers shall comply with BS 4752, Part | except where specified otherwise herein. They shall be of the air-break type designed to be maintained, and of short-circuit performance Category P-2 When specified in the Enquiry or Order, three-pole circuit-breakers shall be capable of (a) Breaking a three-phase 100 per cent asymmetrical breaking current, when the current in one phase includes a d.c. component at the instant of contact separation of not less than 50 per cent of the a.c. component in that phase. (b) Breaking 100 per cent of the symmetrical breaking current applied to an outer pole, without the unbalance forces produced under these conditions adversely affecting correct operation. RATING Circuit-breaker equipment shall have rated short-circuit values not less than those shown in Table 2.1 as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Table 2.1 — Circuit-breaker Ratings (minimum) Equipment | Rated Short-circuit | Rated Short-circuit | Power | Rated Short-time Duty Class | Breaking Capacity | Making Capacity | Factor | Withstand Current kA, rims. Sym. (Max) 1 21.6, 36.0 or Not tess than 23 | 0.15 | As Table 1.54, 433 times rated short-circuit breaking capacity 2 21.6, 36.0 or Not less than 2 03 As Table 15 43.3 times rated short-circuit ’ ‘breaking capacityESI Standard 37—1 Page 28 Issue 2 December 1977 2.3. OPERATING MECHANISMS 2.3.1 General Requirements Each circuit-breaker shall be fitted with an operating mechanism of one of the following types as specified in the Enquiry or Order. (i) Spring-operated independent manual operation (ii) Stored energy operation by energy stored in a manually-charged spring with manual release. (iii) As (ii) but also with electrical release. (iv) Stored energy operation by energy stored in a motor-charged spring with ‘manual and electrical release (v)_ Solenoid-operated dependent power operation. Whichever type of operating mechanism is fitted it shall be of the trip-free type so that the circuit-breaker shall be free to open dutring the closing operation immediately its tripping device operates. The circuit-breaker shall be capable of closing fully and latching against its rated making current. The connections between the mechanism and the contacts shall be stich that under all conditions the drive is positive in both directions and the mechanism and moving contacts operate in unison, Mechanical indication of the operating positions of the circuit-breaker shall be provided. The indicators shall be positively driven in both directions from the circuit-breaker operating mechanism to show whether the circuit-breaker is ON’ or ‘OFF” when in the connected, disconnected und, where relevant, test positions. The indicators shail be inscribed in accordance with Table 2.2 TABLE 2.2 oN White letters on RED background OFF | White letters on GREEN background Locking facilities shall be provided whereby in any position, e.g. connected, disconnected, the circuit-breaker can be prevented from being closed when it is open, Such requirement shall be met by the fitting of a single padlock or an approved coded key interlock device, but shall not entail the fitting of any loose components additional to the padlock or interlock device. It shall not be possible to lock mechanically the trip mechanism to render inoperative the electrical tripping, when the circuit-breaker is in the connected position. Wherever manual operation is necessary, the mechanism shall be so designed that it can be operated without undue effort by an operator of average physique. In particular the maximum force required shall not exceed 400 N (ic. approx. 40 kef) at any point in the stroke. The height of an operating handle with the circuit-breaker in the appropriate location shall not be more than 1250 mm at its highest position during operation nor less than 300 mm at its lowest position, above floor level. On completion of a closing stroke. the operating handle, if not removable. shall fall freely to a normal ‘stowed’ position where it shall not cause any obstruction. It may be held in that position by a suitable clip or other fastening but shall not be restrained against any spring in the mechanism,ESI Standard 37—1 Page 29 Issue 2 December 1977 Facilities shall be provided to permit manual slow closing and slow opening of the circuit-breaker. It shall not be possible to use these facilities when the cireuit-breaker is in the connected position. Whilst such facilities are in use, movement of the main circuit contacts shall remain wholly under the control of the operator. Where portable jacking devices are provided for this purpose, the number supplied shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Electrically operated equipment shall be suitable for operation from the supplies specified in the Enquiry or Order, Shunt trip circuits shall be tken through auxiliary switches driven by the circuit-breaker. Such auxiliary switches shall be open when the citcuit-breaker is open, but shall close before the main circuit contacts establish contact. Means shall be provided to prevent the rectosure of a circuit-breaker in the event of its tripping or failure to close whilst the closing control signal is maintained 2.3.2. Spring-operated Independent Manual Operation ‘This type of mechanism shall use a stored energy operation where energy originates from manual power, stored and released in one single downward continuous operation, such that the speed and force of the closing operation are independent of the action of the operator. It shall not be possible for the mechanism to be left in such a condition that any energy which has been stored during the initial part of an incompleted closing operation remains in the mechanism when the circuit-breaker is open. It shall be possible to release the operating hundle, with ease and safe “toggles engaged” condition to the normal ‘stowed’ position without causing a of the main contacts from the open position and without compressing the closin Manual tripping of the circuit-breaker shall be by one method only. pref push-button, shrouded to avoid inadvertent operation. 2.3.3 Stored energy operation by energy stored in a manually-charged spring with manual release. Stored energy operation by energy stored in a manually-charged spring with manual and electrical release. Stored energy operation by energy stored in a motor-charged spring with manual and electrical release. When the circuit-breaker closing mechanism is of the spring-operated power-closing type, it shall not be possible for the circuit-breaker to close whilst the spring is being charged. It shall be necessary for the spring to be fully charged and the associated charging mechanism fully prepared for closing before it can be released to close the circuit-breaker. The spring charging handle shall not move when the spring energy is released. Alternatively, it shall not be possible 10 release the spring enerey until the charging handle has been completely disengaged from the mechanism, A visual mechanical indicating device shall be provided to indicate the state of the spring and inscribed “SPRING CHARGED” when the mechanism is in the condition to close the circuit-breaker and “SPRING FREE’ when it is in any other condition, The lettering shall be white on a black background It shall be possible to charge the spring when the cireuit-breaker is closed, and if the spring can be and is released, the circuit-breaker shall not open nor shall this operation result in mechanical damage. In addition when charging the spring after the circuit-breaker has closed, a maloperation of the mechanism shall not result in slow openinge of the circuit-breaker.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 30 Issue 2 December 1977 If the spring is recharged after the circuit-breaker has been closed, it shall not be discharged by the shock of short-circuit interruption. ‘Means shall be provided for local manual tripping of the circuit-breaker preferably by push-button, shrouded to avoid inadvertent operation. Spring mechanisms shall be fitted with local manual release, preferably by push-button, shrouded to avoid inadvertent operation, and provided with means for padlocking inoperative. Motor-charged spring-operated power-closing mechanisms shall be provided with ‘means for charging the spring manually. In the case of circuit-breakers equipped with motor-charged spring-operated power-closing mechanisms, recharging of the spring shall, when the circuit-breaker is in the connected position, commence immediately and automatically upon completion of a circuit-breaker closure. The time required for such recharging shall not exceed 30s Where specified in the Enquiry or Order, auxiliary switches shall be provided for the purpose of remote indication of ‘SPRING CHARGED" and “SPRING FREE’. 2.3.4 Solenoid-operated Dependent Power Operation Means shall be provided for local manual tripping of the circuit-breaker, preferably by push-button, shrouded to avoid inadvertent operation. Means shall be provided for deenergizing closing solenoid coils after the circuit-breaker has latched. Coil insulation shall be chosen to minimize the generation of flammable gas should the coil overheat. The coil shall be so positioned in the switchgear as, to minimize the risk of ignition of any such gas from the arcing of main or auxiliary circuit contacts, Solenoid energizing contactors shall be readily accessible. Where necessary means shall be provided for discharging the inductive energy of the solenoid. 2.4 DISCONNECTION (ISOLATION) FACILITIES 2.4.1 Main Circuit Each circuit-breaker shall be of withdrawable type and connect to the busbars and feeder circuit through isolating devices. The devices shall be of the off-load, self-aligning type, suitable for operation whilst the busbars or feeder circuit are live Each circuit-breaker shall be located positively in the connected and di positions. Mechanical indication shall be provided to show whether the circuit-breaker is in the connected or disconnected position. Such indication shall be inscribed ‘CONNECTED’ and “DISCONNECTED’ in black letters on a white background, connected 2.4.2 Auxiliary Circuits It shall be possible to disconnect all auxiliary circuits between the fixed and moving portions of the equipment. It shall not be possible to place the circuit-breaker in the connected position without restoring the auxiliary circuits. Where diconnection of the auxiliary circuits is automatic upon disconnection of the main circuit, provision shall be made for the reinstatement of all auxiliary circuits whilst the circuit-breaker is other than in the connected position.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 31 Issue 2 December 1977 2.5 SHUTTERS Shutters of metal or insulation materials shall be provided to cover each group of busbar, incoming feeder or circuit fixed isolating contacts. Shutters shall be actuated automatically by the insertion and withdrawal of the circuit-breaker. Opening shall be by positive drive. Closing shall be by positive drive or by two independent means, each capable of closing the shutters alone, When closed. the shutters shall compictely shroud the fixed isolating contacts. Each shutter shall be capable of being operated individually Padlocking facilities shall be provided for locking each shutter individually in the closed position. When padlocked, the shutters shall prevent access to the fixed isolating contacts which they shroud. Whilst the shutters are locked closed. it shall not be possible for the isolating contacts on the withdrawable part of the equipment to make contact with the shutters should an attempt be made to place it in the connected position Means other than locking shall be provided for securing the shutters individually in the open position. Such means shall be cancelled automatically. and the automatic ‘operation of the shutters restored, upon reconnection of the circuit-breaker to the fixed isolating contacts. Shutters shall be identified indelibly in accordance with Table 2.3 TABLE 2.3 (Colour Reference to BS 381C) = Shutter | Shutter Colour | Marking Letter ‘Min, Lettering Colour Height (mm) Busbar Signal Red 537 | BUSBARS | White 20 Incoming | Lemon 356 DANGER Signal Red | 20 Feeder LIVE 537 CABLES Circuit Lemon 355 - . = On bussection equipments it shall be clearly indicated which section of busbars is connected to each set of isolating contacts by means of an arrow. painted in white on each shutter, pointing towards the section of busbars with which the shutter is associated. 2.6 AUXILIARY SWITCHES 2.6.1 General Each auxiliary switch shall be electrically separate and shall be readily accessible for maintenance. It shall be possible to arrange all auxiliary switches us closed’. All auxiliary switches shall be wired to terminal blocks in the fixed portion of the switchgear. jormally open’ or “normallyESI Standard 37-1 Page 32. Issue 2 December 1977 26.2 Ci in Auxiliary Switches Each equipment shall be provided with eight auxiliary switches operating in unison with the circuit-breaker main circuit contacts for use in control, indication, metering and interlocking circuits associated with the plant controlled. These switches shall be additional to any required in the internal control circuitry of the circuit-breaker, e.g., shunt trip, anti-pump arrangements, Position auxiliary switches shall be driven positively in both directions Where a scheme of control and interlocking requires a greater number than eight auxiliary switches, provision shall be made for accommodation of interposing (repeat) relays in the switchgear. 2.6.3. Circuit-breaker Condition Auxiliary Switches When specified in the enquiry or order, auxiliary switches (e.g., racking or carriage switches) shall be provided for use in sequence, interlocking, data processing systems, etc These switches shall be additional to any required in the internal control circuitry of the circuit-breaker. The switches shall have contacts closed in the conditions listed below and shall be allocated as shown. Condition No. of aux. switches (Connected to busbars 3 Gi) Disconnected from busbars 3 The switches shall be positively dri the other direction en in one direction, but may be spring return in 2.7 OPEN TYPE CIRCUIT-BREAKERS Where open type circuit-breakers are specified, the relevant requirements of this Standard shall apply.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 33. Issue 2 Deceinber 1977 SECTION 3 — DISCONNECTOR, SELECTOR AND SWITCH EQUIPMENT 3.1 Disconnector, selector and switch equipment shall comply with Section 1 of this Standard together with the following requirements, ‘The FBA classification shall be Class 3CC, 3CF or 3FF, as appropriate The form and ratings of the equipment shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order, to give a performance not less than that of the feeding or associated switchgear in respect of the following, as appropriate (i) Rated operational eurrer Gi) Rated (overload) making and breaking capacity. ii) Rated short-circuit making capacity. Gv) Rated short-time withstand current. 3.2. Switches, disconnectors and selectors shall comply with BS 5419, Switches and disconnectors shall in addition, comply with the general requirements of Clause 5.2 in respect of construction, mechanism, ete. Unless otherwise specified in the Enquiry or Order, changeover switch arrangements shall comprise two separate adjacent circuits. (See Clause 1.14.1), 3.3 Each combination of disconnector, selector or switch, power terminals and related internal connections shall be assigned a rated operational current, by the manufacturerer of the combination, which complies with Clause 1.2.4. For each circuit the assigned rated operational current shall be not less than the circuit minimum rating specified in the Enquiry or Order.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 34 Issue 2 December 1977 SECTION 4 — CONTACTOR CONTROLGEAR 4.1 GENERAL Contactor controlgear shall comply with Section 1, IEC Publication 292-1 and supplements, BS 4941, and also the requirements of this Section. Basically, each equipment shall consist of a contactor in association with high breaking capacity fuse-links together with means for disconnecting the main and auxiliary circuits from their respective incoming supplies. The basic arrangements recognized — Forms A, B,C and D ~ are shown in Fig. 3 Form A Non-withdrawable type with overall disconnection by a fuse-switch Form B Withdrawable type having off-load plug and socket devices for maintenance disconnection and switch to BS 5419, within the fuse protected zone, for operational disconnection. The withdrawable assembly shall also accommodate the main fuse-links which shall be connected to the busbar side terminals of the assembly. Form C Non-withdrawable type with overall diconnection by a switch to BS 5419. Form D Non-withdrawable type with a switch to BS S419, within the fuse protected zone, for operational disconnection Forms A, B and C are equally acceptable. Form D is applicable only to fuse fed switchboards and shall be offered only when specified in the Enquiry or Ord Unless otherwise specified in the Enquiry or Order. changeover contactor arrangements shall comprise two adjacent circuits of Form A. B or C. Each combination of isolating device. fuses, contactor. power terminals and related internal connections constituting a circuit shall be assigned a rated operational current, by the manufacturer of the combination, which provides compliance with the various inter-relating performance requirements specified in this Section. For each circuit the assigned rated operational current shall be not less than the circuit minimum rating specified in the Enquiry or Order. Note: It is recommended that for direct-orrline starter motors the circuit minimum rating specified by the Purchaser be not less than 120 per cent of the nominal full load current of the motor. The equipment shall be three-pole or three-pole and neutral as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Neutral links shall be of the bolted type 4.2. CLASSIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT ‘The classification of equipment shall be as follows (see Clause 1.2,ESI Standard 37-1 Page 35. sue 2 December 1977 Table 4.14 — Multicireuit Switehboards Busbor | Feeder | FBA Prospective Shoretime Current | Power Factor Protection | Circuit | Classification = (Maximum) Prowetion | wns 9ag6, | KArms. | Peak value of major | sym. | loopduring ise. [Duty | Duty eyeleof current | Class | Ciass2 Equip. | Equip cireuit- | Fuses 30F 21.6 | not tess than 2.3 or beaker 2 times rms. value 360 | of prospective short-circuit ors | 03 Fuses — 7 or ‘current for Class 1 and 2 equipment, 42.3 | respectively Table 4.1B ~ Single-cireuit Units Feder Circuit | FBA Prospective Short-circuit Current Power Factor Protection Classification (Maximum) toas saae | KArms. | Peak value of major Sym, | loop during first Duty | Duty eyele of current class 1 | Class 2 Equip. | Equip. Fuses 1F 21.6 | not less than 2.30r ois | 03 2times ms. value 36.0 | or prospective shortcircuit or current for Class 1 and 2 equipmem, 43.3 | respectively 43 43.1 Form A _ Fuse-switches as specified in Section 5, Form B_ Withdrawable type, compr DISCONNECTION (JSOLATION) FACILITIES Main Circuit The facilities provided for disconnection (isolation) of main circuits shall be lause 5.2.1 ing off-load plug and socket devices for maintenance disconnection which shall be suitable for operation whilst the busbars are live. together with operational disconnection by switches to BS 5419 Form C Operational disconnection by switches to BS 5419. Form D Maintenance disconnection by withdrawal of fuse-tinks from their associated fuse-holders, together with operational disconnection by switches to BS 5419ESI Standard 37-1 Page 36 Issue 2 December 1977 Each fuse-switch and switch shall have a making and breaking capacity not less than the value derived from BS $424. Part 1, Clause 4.3.5, when based on the assigned rated operational current as defined in Clause 4.1. Also, such switches shall be capable of making 4 current equivalent to the specified prospective short-circuit current as limited in magnitude and duration by the highest rated fuse-link which can be fitted in the associated circuit. Where contactor equipments are connected to the busbars by means of withdrawable plug and socket contacts, openings in busbar enclosures shall be shrouded or shuttered to comply with Clause 1.3.2(iv), Shutters shall operate automatically on insertion and removal of the withdrawable assembly and shall be identified in accordance with Table 2.3. Devices for operational disconnection shall be provided with auxiliary switches, driven positively in both directions, with contacts closed in the following conditions: (Connected to busbars. . . two auxiliary switches, (ii) Disconnected from busbars . .. four auxiliary switches. The operating handles of devices for operational disconnection shall close with an upward movement. Handles operating in a plane parallel to the front of the equipment shall have a full movement of the handle not exceeding 60 degrees either side of the horizontal Mechanisms shall be of the independent manval type and full closing or opening of the device shall not depend on the operator pushing the handle fully home. It shall not be possible to leave the operating handle in an intermediate position It shall not be possible to withdraw or replace withdrawable type assemblies unless the switch for isolation is in the open position. 43.2 Auxiliary Circuits On Form B withdrawable type equipment, it shall be possible to disconnect all auxiliary circuits between the fixed and moving portions of the equipment. It shall not be possible to re-establish the equipment in the connected position without restoring the auxiliary circuits. For maintenance purposes only, provision shull be made for the reinstatement of all auxiliary circuits when the equipment is withdrawn, If such provision is a loose item, a minimum of two shall be provided for each switchboard. 44 PADLOCKING FACILITIES Padlocking facilities utilizing padlocks described in Section 1, Clause 1.27 shall be provided as follows: (i) For locking the handles of devices for operational disconnection in the open position. It shall be possible to maintain such locking of the devive against closure when access to the interior has been gained for maintenance purposes Gi) For locking withdrawable contactor equipment assemblies in the connected position if not fitted behind lockable doors. Gii) For locking shutters in the closed position. When padlocked the shutters shall prevent access to the fixed isolating contacts which they shroud. Whilst the shutters are locked closed, it shall not be possible for the isolating contacts on the withdrawable part of the equipment to make contact with the shutters should an attempt be made to place it in the connected position (iv) For locking disconnection (isolation) devices of the withdrawable/removable type in the connected position if not fitted behind lockable doors.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 37. Issue 2 December 1977 4.5 FUSE-LINKS Fuse-links shall comply with Section 1, Clause 1.12, and be of the ratings specified in the Enquiry or Order. For Form ‘D’ Equipment the main circuit fuses shall not exceed 100 A rating. 4.6 CONTACTORS 4.6.1 Contactors shall comply with BS $424, Part 1 except where moditied herein and shall be of the air-break, electrically operated, latched or electrically held types as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 4.6.2 Contactors shall comply with the following requirements: (i) Direct-todine started motors other than actuator drives. Rated duty — Uninterrupted duty Utilization category — AC3. Utilization category ~ AC4 if ‘inching’ or ‘plugging’ is a feature of duty Mechanical endurance ~ 1 million no-load operating cycles. (ii) Actuator Drives (excluding modulating duty). Rated duty — Intermittent duty Class 0.1, on-load factor 60 per cent. Utilization category — AC4. Mechanical endurance — 1 million no-load operating cycles (iii) Substantially non-inductive loads switched on for long periods. Rated duty — Uninterrupted duty. Utilization category — ACI. Mechanical endurance ~ 0.3 million non-load operating cycles. iv) Special loads, e.g, rotor circuits, capacitors, lighting, etc., — details will be given in the Enquiry or Order. 4.6.3. Contactors shall be capable of making and carrying the specified prospective short-circuit current of the system as limited in magnitude and duration by the highest rated fuselink which can be fitted in the associated circuit, ‘The contactor and its associated short-circuit protective device shall be co-ordinated in accordance with BS 4941, Part 1, Appendix C, Clause C4 as follows: (a) Type ‘b’ co-ordination for equipment utilizing thermal overload devices to BS 4941, Part | (b) Type ‘c’ co-ordination for equipment utilizing thermal overload relays to BS 142, 4.6.4 Each contactor equipment shall be provided with a visual indicating device, to show whether the contactor is in the open or closed position, which shall be operative when the contactor is in the connected or disconnected position.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 38 Issue 2 December 1977 ‘The device may be either mechanically or electrically operated. The originating action shall be positively driven in the direction of closing the main contacts and shall not impede operation of the contactor. Flag or banner type indicators (electrical or mechanical) shall be inscribed in accordance with Table 2.2. Indicator lights may be fitted only on separately mounted Form C units. Lens colours shall be white for ON, green for OFF, and the green lens shall be placed to the right of, or above the white lens. The white lens shall be identified by the legend ‘ON’ Electrically operated devices other than indicator lights shall adopt a non-definite indication in the event of loss of an operate signal. 4.6.5 Each contactor shall be provided with four normally open and four normally closed auxiliary contacts, except that the electrically held contactors below 40 amperes rating, two normally open and two normally closed contacts will be accepted in conjunction with an approved repeat relay. Auxiliary contacts shall be driven as follows (Block type ~ Positively driven in the direction of closing the main contacts but may be spring-return to the open position. (ii) Clapper type ~ Positively driven in both directions. The trip circuit auxiliary switch on latched contactors shall close before the main circuit contacts touch. Means shall be provided whit (a) On latched contactors, will de-energize the closing coil when the contactor has closed and latched. (b) When specified in the Enquiry or Order, on both electrically-held and latched contactors, will prevent reclosure in the event of failure to close or automatic opening, whilst the closing signal is maintained. 4.6.6 Each contactor shall be provided with facilities for maintenance testing the opening and closing operations of the contactor by the use of the push-buttons mounted on the enclosure front. The arrangements shall be such that the testing can be carried out only when the contactor is disconnected from the busbars. 4.6.7 Control circuit voltages (see Clause 1.21) (Contactor closing mechanisms . .. 110 V a.c. nominal derived from 415/110 V control circuit transformers. (ii) Trip circuits (of latched contactors)... 110 V d.c. nominal, 4.7 CONTROL CIRCUIT TRANSFORMERS Control circuit transformers shall be 415/110 V non-inherently short-circuit proof to BS 3535, Section F, but having an carthed metallic interwinding screen. For the tests detailed in BS 3535, Table 4 the transformer full-load primary current rating shall be used instead of the rated current of the fuse-link.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 39 Issue 2 December 1977 Fuse-links shall be fitted in both poles of the input connections to a transformer. ‘These may be mounted either in a fuse-switch or in fuse-holders. The output connections shall be protected by a fuse-link in one pole and a solid link in the earthed pole. Fuse-links shall be as specified in Section 1, Clause 1.12. The non-fused output terminal of the secondary winding shall be connected to earth through a removable bolted link. The number, rating and arrangement of control circuit transformers for each switchboard shall be as specified in the Enquiry or Order.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 40. Issue 2 December 1977 SECTION 5 — FUSEGEAR 5.1 GENERAL ‘The equipment covered by this Section includes: (i) Fuse-switchgear, (ii) Distribution fuse-boards Reference should be made to ESI Standard 37-2 for details of low voltage fuse-boards for use on Area Board underground distribution networks. 5.2. FUSE-SWITCHGEAR Fuseswitchgear whether supplied separately or incorporated in multi-circuit switchboards comprising any combination of circuit-breaker and/or contactor equipment shall comply with Section | and this Section. 5.2.1 Fuse-switches Fuse-switches shall comply with BS $419, except where modified herein. They shall be: (i) Double-pole. (ii) Three-pole. Gi) Three-pole and neutral as specified in the Enquiry or Order. Note: The neutral may be either bolted or switched at the manufacturer's discretion provided that in the latter case the neutral is ‘made’ before and “broken” after the phase connections. Operating handles shall be arranged to close the switch with an upward movement For handles operating with a rotary action in a plane parallel to the front of the equipment. the full movement of the handle shall not exceed 60 degrees either side of the horizontal. Mechanisms shall be of the independent manual type and full closing or opening of the switch shall not depend on the operator pushing the handle fully home. It shall not be possible to lead the operating handle in an intermediate position. Mechanical indication of the operating positions of the switch handles shall be provided to show when the switch is ON or OFF. The indicators shall be inscribed in accordance with Table 2.2. When specified in the Enquiry or Order, fuse-switches shall have provision for operating auxiliary switches. Where fuse-switches are of the withdrawable type. any main circuit parts which may remain live and become exposed upon removal of the withdrawable assembly. shall be shrouded or shuttered to comply with Clause 1.3.2(iv), Shutters shall operate automatically ‘on insertion and removal of the withdrawable assembly and shall be identified in accordance with Table 2.3.ESI Standard 37—1 Page 41 Issue 2 December 1977 5.2.2. Classification of Equipment The classification of equipment shall comply with Clause 4.2. 5.2.3 Rated Operational Current Each combination of fuse-switch, power terminals and related internal connections shall be assigned a rated operational current, by the manufacturer of the combination, which complies with Clause 1.2.4. For each circuit the assigned rated operational current shall be not less than the circuit minimum rating specified in the Enquiry or Order. 5.3 DISTRIBUTION FUSE-BOARDS Distribution fuse-boards shall be of the wall mounting box type, multi-cubicle type, or incorporated in composite multi-cubicle type switchboards, as specified in the Enquiry or Order. They shall comply with the following 5.3.1 For CEGB Contracts (@) Wall mounting box type: To CEGB Standard 1243/1 except where modified by Section |. (ii) Multi-cubicle type: As for (i) above except that Clause 2(c) of CEGB Standard 1243/1 is not applicable. Access to extemal cabling shall be from the rear of the switchboard. 5.3.2 For Area Boards’ Contracts As specified in the Enquiry or Order. 5.4 PADLOCKING FACILITIES Padlocking facilities utilizing padlocks described in Clause 1.27 shall be provided as follows: (i) For locking fuse-switch handles in the open position. It shall be possible to maintain locking of the fuse-switch against closure when access to the interior has been gained for maintenance purposes. Facilities shall not be provided for locking the handles in the closed position, unless otherwise specified in the Enquiry or Order. (ii) For locking shutters in the closed position. When padlocked the shutters shall prevent access to the fixed isolating contacts which they shroud. Whilst the shutters are locked closed, it shall not be possible for the isolating contacts on the withdrawable part of the equipment to make contact with the shutters should an attempt be made to place it in the connected position For locking fuse-switches of the withdrawable/removable type in the connected position if not fitted behind lockable doors.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 42. Issue 2 December 1977 5.5 LABELLING In addition to the requirements for permanent labelling in Section 1, Clause 1.2% temporary labels suitable for hand or typewritten inscription shall be supplied for the identification of outgoing circuits of distribution fuse-boardsESI Standard 371 Page 43. Issue 2 December 1977 SECTION 6 ~ TESTING 61 TYPE TESTS Type tests shall be cartied out on one complete equipment of each type and rating, typical of those to be supplied. All tests shall be made with the equipment erected for the service specified in the Enquiry or Order, but less the connection of external cabling. Some or all of the tests may be waived at the discretion of the Purchaser if at the time of tendering the Tenderer can produce written evidence to the satisfaction of the Purchaser that the relevant tests have been carried out on essentially similar equipment. For all short-circuit tests, the power-factor of the test circuit shall be not greater than 0.15 for Class 1 equipment, and 0.3 for Duty Class 2 equipment. ‘Type tests shall be carried out in accordance with the IEC Publications, British and other Standards invoked in the several sections comprising this ESI Standard. Where the requirements of such Publications and Standards are at variance with those of this ESI Standard, the requirements of the latter shall take precedence. Additionally, the following tests shall be performed 6.1.1 Circuit-breakers rated above 2500 A. /:y shall be subjected to the mechanical and electrical endurance tests specified in BS 4752, Part 1, for ratings of 1250 A to 2500 A /yy, 6.1.2. When specified in the Enquiry or Order, circuit-breakers in Duty Class I equipment shall be subjected to a test duty comprising three break tests with a standard time interval of three minutes. The tests shall be made at not less than 100 per cent of the asymmetrical breaking current with the current in one phase to include a d.c. component at the instant of contact separation of not fess than 50 per cent of the a.c. component in that phase. 6.1.3 When specified in the Enquiry or Order, circuit-breakers in Duty Class | equipment shall be subjected to a single break test at not less than 100 per cent of the symmetrical breaking current, at the appropriate phase-to-neutral voltage, applied to an outer pole. 6.1.4 Over-voltage withstand test. Immediately upon completion of the tests for the verification of the making and breaking capacity of circuit-breakers, a voltage of not less than 1.5 times the rated operational voltage shall be applied for five minutes without breakdown occurring (i) Across the open contacts of the circuit-breaker. Gi) Between poles and the earthed frame. This test may, at the discretion of the Purchaser, be waived if the Tenderer can produce satisfactory evidence that the clearance between the fixed and moving contacts is sufficient to withstand such voltage with the contacts in the condition existing after the current making and breaking tests. 6.1.5 After the short-circuit tests on the busbar circuit of an FBA, the dielectric properties shall be verified by tests as specified in BS $486, Part 1. Clause 8.2.2, except that the value of test voltage shall be 2000 V.ESI Standard 37-1 Page 44 Issue 2 December 1977 6.1.6 Contactors to BS $424, Part | shall, in addition to the type tests specified in 1 British Standard, be subjected to the second test detailed in Clause 8.2.7 of BS 5419. ix. a making capacity test, for the appropriate prospective short-circuit current given in Table 4, 1A and B. For this test and for the through-fault test specified for the contactor (switching device) in BS $486, Part 1, Clause 8.2.3.2.3, welding of the contacts shall not be deemed 4 failure provided that flashover does not occur. 6.1.7. Switches and fuse-switches shall be subjected to the mechanical endurance test specified in BS 5419, subject to a minimum of 1000 close/open cycles of operation 6.1.8 Instruments and transducers supplied under Area Boards’ contracts shall tested as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 6.1.9 Insulation materials shall be tested in accordance with the appropriate British Standard. 6.1.10 Auxiliary circuits. Circuits operating at @ voltage below 100 V shall be tested in accordance with BS $486, Clause 8.2.2 except that the test value shall be 500 V d.c. or 500 Vac. rms. Circuits operating at a voltage of 100 V or above shall be tested in acvordance with BS 5486, Clause 8.2.2. 6.2. ROUTINE TESTS AT MAKER'S WORKS Routine tests shall be carried out on all equipment completed and erected for the service specified in the Enquiry or Order. but less the connection of external cabling, ‘The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the IEC Publications. British and other Standards invoked in the several Sections comprising this ESI Standard. Where the requirements of such Publications and Standards are at variance with those of this ESE Standard, the requirements of the latter shall take precedence. Additionally. the fotlowing tests shall be performed, 6.2.1 Instruments and transducers supplied under Area Boards’ contracts shall be tested as specified in the Enquiry or Order. 6.2.2. Operation Test. All equipment shall be checked for correct operation of control. selector, push-button and other switches, operating and protective equipment. interlocking, ete 6.2.3 Handling Devices. Any handling devices and lifting tackle supplied for maintenance purposes shall, where necessary, be tested, marked and certified as required by the Factories Acts. 6.2.4 Materials. If required, samples of materials used in the Contract Works shall be tested to prove compliance. 63 TESTS ON SITE ‘Tests on site shall conform to the following: @ To CEGB Document 099/500 for CEGB contracts, (ii) As specified in the Enquiry or Order for Area Board contracts.BUSBAR PROTECTIVE DEVICE co ESI Standard 37-1 Page 45. 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GENERATION OWIGION RATONALISED CABLE SZE 6 GLANO £ TERMINAL CENTRES. MUST BEN = NOMINAL ALIGNMENT ISINGLE CORE CABLES ONY) 1 CLAMPING WASHER 10 8S £10,TA9LE 2,FORM C, CaRoe DuweTeR, nORaL THICKNESS, STEEL * FASTENERS OF Mio Ano BELOW SHALL 8 OF BRASS fo es tam class cane (HARD) OF Class. c2me (Of SEL, oR EQUIVALENT Fig. 2. Power cable termination accommodation requirements. Polymeric insulated cables. Low voltage switchgear and controlgear OLANO MAXIMUM OVAMETER ‘RcROSs CORNERS 74/1496 LL6t s2qui203q, Tansey gp a8 I-Le peepums 18a_ % _ 7 _ CONNECTIONS FOR CONTROL ciRCUIT 22RAarve TRANSFORMERS. WITH WIRE MOMOERS ‘mane urs - —— tT — oxo “Te t° w= ropwe’ _ CONNECTIONS FOR REVERSING comTRACTORS. Notes: 1. NEUTRAL LINKS 10 BE PROVIDED WHERE SPECIFIED. 2. FOR FORM C EQUIPMENT THE MaIN CIRCUIT FUSES WILL BE MOUNTED & SUPPLIED SEPARATELY. FOR FORM 'D' EQUIPMENT THE MAIN CIRCUIT FUSES SHALL NOT EXCEED 100 A. RATING. FUSES To BS @8 a Fig. 3 Alternative arrangements of contactor controlgear 42/30617 L461 12qui299q Tams] Lp a8tg 1=Le Paepurns Isa